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Hounslow's police officers take to the streets with new Body Worn Video cameras (Image: Metropolitan Police)

Chief Superintendent Mr Kohli said: "I am really looking forward to body worn videos making a real difference to the people of London - helping convict criminals, helping protect vulnerable people, helping officers in doing an exceptionally difficult job to the best of their ability.

"The police officers and staff of Hounslow already do a great job - this will make them even better."

The use of the cameras have already proved to bring speedier justice for victims, particularly in cases of domestic abuse where offenders have entered guilty pleas earlier due to the evidence.

BWV offers greater transparency to people in front and behind the camera.